Category Archives: Performing Life

CircusKitchen Animal Care

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 2020 Greetings Beloved Animal Care Giver! THANK YOU for volunteering to take care of our five magnificent beasts. First up, Les Chats. 1. FLASH: The Slow One Here’s a big, dumb, shy, black & white fellow; ITCHY HEAD. He … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Thanks for the Grub Bub

Posted on 2020/01/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 26th 2020   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are gathered around another beautiful supper by DaddyLove. ClaraJane:  [Munching away.]  Thank you Daddy for this wonderful food. DLove:  You’re welcome. Mom:  Thanks for saying so, Honey. ClaraJane:  PFFFFTTT.  [Big, … Continue reading →

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While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Can’t Sleep, Clowns Will Slap Me

Posted on 2020/01/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 19t 2020 In case my family thinks I was just horsing around at the Medical Clown Convention,  it’s important that they know it’s not all just fun and games.  Take this breakout workshop from the wee hours of … Continue reading →

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Look Daddy I Can Write Cursive

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2019 8!year-old, third grade ClataJane. . Bestdaddyever Look daddy I can write your name in cursive: Paul. I can write mama to: Jenny. Gavin. Ta da! love, ClaraJane . Oh my heart, child. Love you infinity amount, … Continue reading →

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Surprise Video Chat with Hubsand

Posted on 2020/01/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 15th 2020 . . I don’t remember why he called me, other than Dear Hubsand discovered some video chat functions with his phone. . . Um… Baby? I don’t know what to say… . . Oh my. OK! … Continue reading →

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At Rise: I Know That

Posted on 2020/01/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 9th 2019 ~8:30pm   AT RISE:  It is bedtime.   Mom and ClaraJane are snuggling in (ClaraJane’s) bed. M:  [Lifts head off pillow and kisses CJ’s juicy cheek a *bunch* of times.   CJ is nearly asleep and does not … Continue reading →

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My Daughter’s Painted Face

Posted on 2019/12/28 by circuskitchen

For the ages. 💕 December 2019 < Mary’s 5th BDP

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CJ Fish Bowl Feed Me Montage

Posted on 2019/12/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 16th 2019   Today’s after-school absurdist break is brought to you by our historic heirloom family fishbowl, and by the mind (+ butt) of ClaraJane, who wants you to know she does not in fact need you to … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: First Day with Dr. Sweetpea

Posted on 2019/12/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 11th 2019   Animal impressions.  Working with Dr. Sweetpea for the first time today I learn among other things she is excellent at animal impressions.   I mean, her horse may sound like a cat, or her giraffe like … Continue reading →

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